NBC announces start dates for 'About a Boy,' 'Crisis,' more

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The new Jason Katims comedy About a Boy, along with the new J.J. Abrams drama Believe, have start dates! About a Boy, which is based on the best-selling Nick Hornby novel, will bow on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 9 p.m.

Believe will have a special preview Monday, March 10 at 10 p.m. following The Voice and will premiere in its regular time period Sunday, March 16 at 9 p.m. The new Jenna Elfman comedy Growing Up Fisher will premiere in its regular time period Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 9:30 p.m.

Finally, NBC will trot out a new political thriller called Crisis on March 16 at 10 p.m.

Can’t forget about reality shows! The Nate Berkus-hosted reality competition series American Dream Builders will premiere Sunday, March 23 at 8 p.m.

Believe is a suspense drama that follows a 10-year-old girl with incredible powers who must be protected from falling into the wrong hands. Crisis examines to what extremes elite and influential Washington, D.C., parents will go to when their children are put in jeopardy by a man who is out for revenge.

Dream Builders will pits 12 of the country’s most accomplished designers and builders against each other as they tackle massive home renovation projects, featuring unique architectural styles.